The Art of Mixing Textiles in Quilts: 14 Projects Using Wool, Silk, Cotton & Home Décor Fabrics

by Lynn Schmitt

Overview

Have a ball blending cottons with rich wools, lustrous silks, and textural home decor fabrics for quilts that beg to be touched. Weave unconventional textiles together like a pro with the best advice for cutting, sewing, and pressing fabrics of texture and sheen. Craft 14 pieced and appliquéd projects, like table runners, quilts, pincushions, and tote bags. Dimensional and exciting, mixed-fabric quilts are ripe for using up scraps and expanding your horizons!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617455407
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	08/07/2018
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Lynn Schmitt holds a BFA in Interior Design and has worked in the field for over 30 years. She has been creating quilts for twelve years with an eclectic mix of cotton and alternative textiles. She lives in Illinois. adifferentboxofcrayons.com

Editorial Reviews

07/02/2018
Schmitt, who owns quilt design company A Different Box of Crayons, encourages quilters to look beyond cotton fabrics and incorporate mixed media textiles into their quilts for a richer design. Schmitt is not the first to juxtapose wool with silk and cotton; she credits Victorian “crazy” quilts as her source of inspiration. Schmitt first describes aspects of working with different fabrics as well as differentiating types within a category (e.g., silk matka vs. dupioni). She then details techniques, such as her appliqué method for wool, and offers quick lessons on beading, embroidering, and binding. The 14 stunning projects result in a brocaded look, particularly the Umbrian Fields series, which consists of traditional blocks made from nontraditional fabrics with a poppy flower wool appliqué that can be made into a wall hanging, a quilt, or a purse. While many quilters will appreciate the beauty of Schmitt’s designs, the book is best suited for experts willing to stray from traditional work. Color photos. (Aug.)

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